slowly going through the list of things i need to ask questions about, so i can get on and resolve them over the winter. Our new Moggy Ivy's bonnet appears to be a bit wonky. Hopefully the pics below highlight what i mean. the right hand side seems to be sitting higher than the left. This is seen by the raised moulding being higher than that on the door, and also there is a small gap above the grille...
what would be the best way to go about rectifying this??
Really that easy?? I'm sure I've tried that already. It definitely has a two stage shut. I.e the catch catches then a firmer push secures it... Not sure there is anymore play...
The only other thing I can think of is either somehow the bonnet is twisted, or maybe something to do with the hinges.... Am I on the right lines??
As it's not sitting down properly at the hinge - yes there is a twist somewhere - or the hinge is set too high on the windscreen panel - which would need investigating. Correct way to shut the bonnet is to simply 'drop' it - after releasing the check arm. No 'pushing down' required.
Production tolerances! Strange, it is normally the left side of the bonnet that is higher than the right.
I spoke to a chap at the Cowley Motor Show whose job it was at the factory to go around with a big piece of wood and bend the panels into shape. Maybe he was on holiday when yours went down the production line.
